A MUST READ for any woman trying on a journey to reclaim her sexuality!

What an amazing memoir from Alisa Kriegel. I feel so empowered after reading this!

From Sexless Marriage to Sex Goddess is one of those memoirs that feels both brave and disarmingly honest. Alisa Kriegel doesn’t shy away from sharing the messy, funny, and sometimes awkward realities of stepping into her sexuality later in life, and that’s exactly what makes this book so compelling. It’s not just about sex, but about reclaiming joy, connection, and a sense of self after years of silence and shame.

I especially appreciated how candidly she wrote about her missteps and discoveries, and the way she blends vulnerability with humor. While there were moments I wished for a little more depth or clarity in certain experiences, the overall narrative is refreshingly authentic and empowering. It’s a reminder that intimacy is about more than desire, it’s about giving yourself permission to want and be wanted at any age.

Interesting memoir from Alisa Kriegel. I think the title says it all.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced digital review copy.

Alisa is a therapist who is suddenly blindsided by the admission of her husband that he is gay, despite their marriage being almost completely devoid of intimacy and sexual attraction. Throughout the course of the book she is struggling to find herself and what exactly she wants and needs in a physical relationship. While I applaud the fact that she is very candid about her experiences, I felt like a lot of the experiences were glossed over and not as clear as they could have been to really connect with her audience. Overall I felt that the book could have been more engaging, and most of what I read was watered down. It was still a good book, but it could have been a great book with more depth and candor.

Thank you to NetGalley, She Writes Press, and the author for an advanced e-book copy in return for an honest review.

From Sexless Marriage to Sex Goddess is a unique and engaging memoir, highlighting the journey of a woman as she explores and embraces a broader view of her own sexuality and sexual experiences. The author very openly shares her experiences as she goes from a woman in her 40s with minimal sexual experience to such a wide range of experiences that she could fill a book about it. And that’s exactly what she did.

I feel like I can relate to many of her emotional experiences, as will many others who read this book, even if her sexual adventures might fall outside the bounds of other people’s experiences. I can appreciate that she has had some very positive encounters in her life, even though many are not things that appeal to me.

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It took me a minute to get into this book but once I did I enjoyed it. As a poly person who’s had her fair share of relationships it was nice to read about someone else’s poly journey. Overall this a was interesting and fun read. I recommend it. The book did have a fair share of typos and weird highlighted bits but it’s an arc so hopefully that will be fixed in the final edit.

Raw, insightful, and brutally honest at times, with a focus on the importance of intimacy. Overall an interesting read.

Thanks to the author and publisher for the ARC of this book.

I was looking for something a little different but within the memoir category and I definitely got what I asked for here. Rarely do you find a book or author who speaks so openly about female sexuality in a real and honest way. I enjoyed going on this journey with Alisa and often found myself able to relate to many of the feelings she experienced along the way. There were times where I struggled to remember who a particular partner was, though in the end, I'm not sure it really mattered. As someone who is working towards some self discovery of my own I found this book left me feeling hopeful even though there were moments when it was just okay. I'd read it again and would recommend it for some.

This was insightful and a journey. I enjoyed reading the honestly and the raw truths of what life can be like in a world of so many sexual people. It was a great catalogue of what dating looks like, self-discovery, and openness to non-judgement.

Super interesting of a read, I love the writing the style and the journey Kriegel takes you on as a reader. Such a strong narrative base that it’s easy to pull lessons from to apply to your own life and relationship with intimacy. Would recommend!

I liked this book way more than I thought I would, I was expecting not to like it very much. It’s provided me with a new perspective which I am grateful for, seeing as how I am asexual, and it’s taught me the importance of intimacy. Not just physical intimacy, but also emotional intimacy. Was that an overarching theme (the emotional intimacy)? Not in my opinion, but I gathered that anyway. I don’t think my opinion about physical intimacy matters very much, but I thought this would be an interesting read and I was right! Thank you for allowing my the chance to read it!

A bold and refreshingly honest journey. Kriegel's voice is both relatable and empowering, inviting readers to reflect, laugh, and maybe even blush. This memoir is as much about rediscovery as it is about reclaiming joy—an intimate, surprising, and ultimately uplifting read.

very interesting book of woman who has growth with her relationships and finding more about herself through different partners through sex. she finds out what she wants more of and learns to get back on the horses again. loved seeing the text messages in the book

This memoir felt like a breath of fresh air, raw and beautifully honest. I loved how the story explores themes of shame, freedom, and the power of giving yourself permission to want and to be wanted. It’s a reminder that desire does not fade with age, and that intimacy can be reinvented at any stage of life. The mix of personal adventure and thoughtful reflections on women’s sexuality made this memoir feel both deeply personal and universally relatable. The writing style is warm and engaging, inviting readers to not only witness Kriegel’s growth but to reflect on their own relationships with pleasure and connection. It filled me with hope and excitement for what it means to embrace desire beyond society’s expectations. It’s a beautiful celebration of courage, self-love, and the thrilling freedom that comes from truly owning your sexual self.